NEW VACCINE TO FIGHT CAT AIDS CRISIS - 18.01.2010

NEW VACCINE TO FIGHT CAT AIDS CRISIS

A feline form of the AIDS virus is killing cats at an alarming rate and until now, there has been neither cure nor treatment for the disease. It is reported that between 7% and 29% of cats test positive to infection, many of which die from FIV related illnesses in Australia each year.  However, the wonderful news for cat owners is that a vaccine has now been registered in Australia that will save thousands of cats’ lives each year.

FIV cannot be transferred to humans, but acts in the same way as the human form HIV, destroying the immune system and leaving the animal susceptible to infections. Once the cat has been infected, FIV can then progress to feline acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (Feline AIDS.)

FIV is spread primarily through bite wounds inflicted while fighting. As with HIV there is no known cure so prevention is the only way to attack the spread of the virus.

Fel-O-Vax^® FIV is the first ever vaccine to be approved for general use against this disease and is administered in an initial series of 3 doses, two to four weeks apart. The vaccine will aid in prevention of FIV infection for a period of one year.  An annual booster is required to maintain immunity.

The Fel-O-Vax^® FIV vaccine is now available at MalagaVet and can be given with an annual booster or separately.

Please phone for further information regarding our initial vaccine course pre-paid offer or to make an appointment on 9248 3420.

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